View, Inc. is a technology company specializing in smart building products, primarily known for its View Smart Glass—electrochromic glass panels that dynamically tint to control sunlight and heat in buildings. Their product suite includes smart glass, controls, software, and services that optimize building performance, occupant comfort, and energy efficiency. View serves a broad range of customers in the real estate sector, including commercial offices, airports, hospitals, multi-family residential buildings, and educational facilities. The company leverages AI and cloud-connected platforms to enhance building automation, security, and workplace experience. Despite its innovative offerings, View filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in April 2024, reflecting financial challenges amid its growth efforts[1][2][4].
Founded in 2007, View, Inc. emerged from the vision to revolutionize building environments through smart glass technology. The company was established by technology veterans who identified the potential of electrochromic glass to improve energy efficiency and occupant well-being by dynamically controlling natural light and heat. Early traction came from integrating their smart glass into large-scale commercial and institutional buildings, rapidly expanding their footprint to over 90 million square feet installed globally. The company evolved from a hardware-centric manufacturer to a comprehensive smart building technology provider, incorporating AI-driven software and cloud services to enhance building intelligence and user experience[1][2][4].
View rides the growing trend of smart building technologies aimed at sustainability, energy efficiency, and enhanced occupant experience. The timing aligns with increasing regulatory and market pressures to reduce carbon footprints and operational costs in commercial real estate. Advances in AI and IoT enable real-time building optimization, making View’s integrated hardware-software approach highly relevant. By transforming static building elements into intelligent, connected systems, View influences the broader ecosystem of green building, workplace productivity, and smart city infrastructure[1][2].
Looking ahead, View’s future depends on its ability to navigate financial restructuring post-Chapter 11 and capitalize on the accelerating demand for smart, sustainable building solutions. Trends such as increased focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria, remote and hybrid work models requiring flexible workplaces, and advances in AI-driven building management will shape its trajectory. If View can stabilize financially and continue innovating, it may strengthen its influence as a leader in smart glass and integrated building intelligence, contributing to the evolution of sustainable and human-centric built environments[1][2][4].
View has raised $196.0M in total across 6 funding rounds.
View's investors include 1955 Capital, Flagship Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, NanoDimension.
View has raised $196.0M across 6 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $13.0M Venture Round in November 2013.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2013 | $13.0M Venture Round | 1955 Capital, Flagship Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, NanoDimension | |
| Jun 1, 2013 | $60.0M Series E | 1955 Capital, Flagship Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners | |
| Jun 1, 2012 | $55.0M Series D | 1955 Capital, Flagship Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, NanoDimension | |
| Dec 1, 2010 | $40.0M Series C | 1955 Capital, Flagship Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, NanoDimension | |
| Oct 1, 2009 | $21.0M Series B | 1955 Capital, Flagship Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners | |
| Feb 1, 2008 | $7.0M Series A | 1955 Capital, Flagship Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners |
